Guest Posts

the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream nationwide on YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

Army Veteran Malika Montgomery says one of the things that helped her live her best life with multiple sclerosis was surrounding herself with positive people.

Acknowledging the issues that Veterans face and working toward solutions is crucial for ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in civilian life.

Last year, Move United hosted 26 adaptive sports competitions in 22 states for 1,537 individual athletes. This year, that number is increasing to 35 events in 24 states for even more Veteran athletes.

You may already be familiar with the commissary benefit, but did you know that Your Commissary works with its industry partners and community groups to support the military community in other ways, too? One example is our partnership with the Fisher House Foundation in support of the Scholarships for Military Children program, which recently began accepting applications for academic year 2024-2025!

In 2023, a record number of post-9/11 Veterans found meaningful employment with mentor’s assistance for free from American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization. The average starting salary was $93,000. ACP will help Veterans find a new position, get promoted and grow their civilian network.

Veterans get the job done, and companies know that. Now more than ever, top companies like Boeing and Deloitte want to fill their ranks with Veterans because they value their discipline, commitment and pressure-tested skill sets.

Navy Veteran Bill Metzger shares his journey with multiple sclerosis: “You learn to deal with whatever comes along and you move forward.”

The following is an opinion post from Ken Falke and does not represent the views or an endorsement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Falke is a 21-year Veteran of the U.S. Navy Special Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired master chief petty officer.

The National Park Service (NPS) will host a variety of special events and provide free entrance to everyone on Saturday, Nov. 11 to commemorate Veterans Day.

Our Veterans, like most people, can become susceptible to loneliness during the holidays. Having the right tactics and strategy can be a real help for Veterans that face holiday loneliness.

For Veterans who have served our nation with dedication and sacrifice, finding opportunities to relax and rejuvenate is essential. The Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is a valuable resource that offers a chance for Veterans to enjoy well-deserved vacations without breaking the bank.